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Archangel's Prophecy by Nalini Singh
Return to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s darkly passionate Guild Hunter world, where human-turned-angel Elena Deveraux, consort to Archangel Raphael, is thrust center stage into an eons-old prophecy.... Midnight and dawn, Elena’s wings are unique among angelkind…and now they’re failing. The first mortal to be turned into an immortal in angelic memory, she’s regressing...Categorized as:
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Redemption by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn Redemption, demigod Seth and Were-Hunter/Dream-Hunter Lydia will see if light can shine through the darkness... With new plot and storyline details, the bonus scene should only be read after finishing The Guardian.Bonus Short story available for free on Kenyon's website. It is available in print in Dark Bites... -
Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
In a frozen wilderness steeped in darkness, the lines between good and evil, lover and enemy, are never black or white but drawn in Shades of Midnight. Something inhuman is stalking the frigid Alaskan wilds, leaving unspeakable carnage in its wake...Categorized as:
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Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsThe climactic novel in the bestselling Midnight Breed series, of which BookPage raves: “If you like romance combined with heart-stopping paranormal suspense, you’re going to love this book.” In the dark of night, a blood war escalates within the hidden world of the Breed... -
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Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks
One look at her was enough to stop his heart... If it was still beating. Angus MacKay has been undead for almost five hundred years, and it's not often something, or someone, surprises him. Until Emma Wallace. The sight of this luscious agent from the CIA's elite Stake-Out team was enough to stop Angus in his tracks...Categorized as:
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Fashionably Dead Down Under by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWelcome to Hell. Literally. The Hell where the Prince of Darkness is hotter than Hades, Hell Hounds smell like brownies and the Seven Deadly Sins are addicted to Facebook... Not to mention the soundtrack in the Underworld is Journey. For real...Categorized as:
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Poet by Audrey Faye
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA long-awaited mating ceremony.A polar bear delegation.A wolf who burns sausages and has no claws.A poet who doesn't feel worthy.What could possibly go wrong?Read the next installment of Ghost Mountain (or if you haven't met my wolves yet, go start with Alpha... -
Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh
In Angel’s Wolf a vampire becomes fascinated with the seductive angel who rules Louisiana. But all is not what it appears to be in her court. In Angels’ Judgment a hunter must track one of her own gone bad, while surviving the deadly tests placed in her way by the archangels themselves. Unexpected backup comes from a stranger who might just be the most lethal threat of all.. -
The Heart's Ashes by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDeath never leaves us. Once it's touched our souls, it hungers for our return--waiting for us to fall. And if it finds Ara again, she will have no way to escape. Moving on from David was hard, forgetting the abduction and torture was almost impossible, but nothing as devastating as the thought that now, because of her, David might face the horrific punishments of the Set...Categorized as:
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Ravaged by Brenda K. Davies
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSince the day he stopped aging, Aiden has struggled against the darkness trying to claim him. He no longer denies he’s fighting a losing battle, he’s just hoping someone kills him before he gives in to the savage nature dwelling within him. Just when he believes he’ll lose the battle, he encounters Maggie, and for the first time in years, he has hope for his future... -
Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks delivers the exciting conclusion in the Love at Stake series, where a Marine-turned-vampire finds love with the shifter princess forbidden to him... Russell wakes from a coma to find he's become a vampire. Now he has a thirst for revenge. Determined to hunt down the master vampire who turned him, he's used to working alone . .Categorized as:
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Elena's School of Horror by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShort story from authors July Newsletter. Part of the Guild Hunter Series... -
Edge of Twilight by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHis name is Edge, and he is the last of a band of Immortals who have been hunted down and murdered by Frank Stiles -- an enemy determined to unlock their deepest secrets. Vengeance has become Edge's obsession. To claim it, he must find the young woman whispered to be the Golden Child...Categorized as:
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A Small Fairy Tale by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsShort story in the November Newsletter:Authors Note:This story stands fully alone, so you’ll be able to understand it even if you’ve never read the Guild Hunter series. All you need to know is that this is a world that includes angels and vampires as well as humans.For GH series readers, this story is set after Archangel’s Shadows and contains some spoilers for earlier books in the series...Categorized as:
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Tempting Fate by April White
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Clocker, Saira Elian is back on the run and being hunted by Mongers. The Descendants of War are amassing power in the 21st century, bent on controlling all the Immortal Descendants. Their attempt to kidnap Saira, a rare Descendant of Time and Nature, reveals just how brazen they’ve become... -
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsA woman driven by blood. A man thirsting for vengeance. A place where darkness and desire meet... As night falls, Claire Roth flees, driven from her home by a fiery threat that seems to come from hell itself. Then, from out of the flames and ash, a vampire warrior emerges. He is Andreas Reichen, her onetime lover, now a stranger consumed by vengeance... -
Hell on Heels by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhere does a Demon go when she gets deported from Hell? Kentucky. Eden, Kentucky to be more specific—where nothing is exactly as it seems. My name is Dixie. I’m a Demon—a lousy Demon. I’m a twenty-one year old virgin and I have a battery operated boyfriend. My magic is iffy at best and downright dangerous at worst. Leaving Hell to represent my race is not high on my list of things to do...Categorized as:
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The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands
Has this immortal finally met her match? Rogue hunter Drina Argenis (from the Spanish side of the Argeneau family) has been many things in her years as an immortal, but bodyguard/babysitter to a teenage vampire is something new. There's an incentive, however: the other vampsitter, Harper Stoyan, may be Drina's life mate... -
Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
In a world of shadows, desire conquers all… Tall, dark, and formidable, Niol Lapen is the last demon on earth most people would ask for a favor, yet the sexy little reporter who wanders into his club dares to do exactly that. Holly Storm already knows too much about his kind, and Niol has no wish to help her get in deeper over her head...Categorized as:
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Adam by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHalf-breed vampire, Adam Pride, has an almighty chip on his broad shoulders. Trying to move on after finding Angelina married to another, Adam has a decision to make. Remove the chip and move on or kill the man who took what he wanted most in the world, his Angel. With his heart in pieces, Adam’s on a mission to become the best VC Warrior he can be... -
The Single Undead Moms Club by Molly Harper
In the next book in Molly Harper’s Half Moon Hollow paranormal romance series, Libby (a widow-turned-vampire) struggles with her transition, and finds out it sucks to be the only vampire member of the PTA… Widow Libby Stratton arranged to be turned into a vampire after she was diagnosed with late-stage cancer...Categorized as:
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The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsHe is Layel, king of the vampires, a master seducer no woman can deny. But since a rogue horde of dragons killed his beloved over two centuries ago, Layel has existed only for vengeance…until he meets Delilah. Wary of love, the beautiful Amazon wants nothing to do with the tormented vampire. Yet there's no denying their consuming desire every time he nears her... -
Twice Bitten by Lynsay Sands
Thrilling, witty, and oh-so-sexy, Lynsay Sands’ Argeneau novel brings together a beautiful Immortal and the man who is her destiny… For someone who’s been around for over a hundred and forty years, immortal Elspeth Argeneau hasn’t done a whole lot of living. Now that she’s moved away from her controlling mother, she’s tracking down rogue vampires and enjoying some overdue freedom... -
Eternal Captive by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSince feeding her his blood, Lucian Roman has struggled with his obsession with Bronwyn Kettler-fighting an uncontrollable desire to kill her, if he has to, and the vampire she has sworn to wed. But when a dangerous enemy threatens Bronwyn, only Lucian can save her life. Even if it means sacrificing his own.. -
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Guardian's Mate by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsShe wasn’t ready to lead... Chosen as the Guardian of her Montana Shiftertown, wolf Shifter Rae Lyall is facing opposition—for no woman has ever been selected for this powerful position. Still adjusting to the new authority thrust upon her, Rae travels to train with Zander Moncrieff, a Shifter healer, tasked with teaching her about her new role and its responsibilities...Categorized as:
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Second Chances by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSet in the Dark-Hunter universe. Originally included in the Dark-Hunter Collectible Booklet and Dark Hunter Companion.This is the short story that was given away with Unleash the Night about Acheron and his brother Styxx.It can be found in Acheron and Dark Bites... -
In Darkness Reborn by Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan continues her red-hot paranormal series with a mysterious warrior and his forbidden love for a woman who's allegiance lies with his sworn enemy. . . . Once a warrior for the Others, Barak q'Young is caught between two worlds -- exiled from his homeland, and a pariah among his enemies, the Paladins...Categorized as:
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Night Lost by Lynn Viehl
Abandoned by his fellow Darkyn, Gabriel Seran is in continual torment as a prisoner of the religious zealots known as the Brethren. His only hope for rescue lies in Nicola Jefferson, a thief seeking a holy relic-and connected to Gabriel in more ways than she can possibly imagine.. -
The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks
Three signs that something is very different with your new man: 1. He sleeps all day...which would be annoying except he's so attentive at night. 2. He's attacked by sword-wielding assailants, yet insists he can handle it on his own. 3. He never seems to age. Heather Westfield has always lived a quiet life, but that all changes when she helps a very handsome, very mysterious stranger...Categorized as:
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Hunted by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPower , it comes down to this... those who have it, those who want it. Revenge , the need for it is a fire in the soul, a goad for the unwise. Hunted , the fate of the foolish when they think to become the hunter. The Lord of the Midwest is dead, and the powerful vampires of North America are gathering to choose his successor... -
The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
"New York Times" bestselling author Lynsay Sands, one of paranormal romance's original superstars, delivers a scorching and delightful story of a mortal man on a mission--and the Vamp who is his only hope. One late night leads to... Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal...Categorized as:
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Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsIn this pulse-pounding and thrillingly sensual novel, New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian returns to the mesmerizing world of the Midnight Breed, following new characters into a dark future where an uneasy peace can unravel into war—and a great betrayal can mask an all-consuming love... -
Hour of Darkness by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBorn and raised as an assassin in the notorious Hunter program, Breed vampire Cain has since put his specialized skills to use as a mercenary willing to clean up any problem for a price. Or so he thought. After a job in Las Vegas strains even his dubious code of honor, Cain pulls up stakes and lands in Miami for a much-needed break...Categorized as:
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An Unexpected Guest by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShort story that features in the December 2016 newsletter complementing the Guild Hunter series... -
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Eternal Beast by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA Taste of Blood Ever since his abduction by the Eternal Order of Vampires, Gray Donohue has finally found his true calling: vengeance. He will stop at nothing to bring his fellow Impure vampires the freedom they deserve... -
Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSacrifice will be their downfall. And their resurrection. Family is blood. His father unknown, his mother dead, Nicholas Roman was raised by the vampire Breed with one wish: to live as a normal vampire...Categorized as:
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Primal Desires by Susan Sizemore
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsEnter a world of dark, irresistible passions, where a powerful vampire finds the one woman who can satisfy his every hunger.... In Las Vegas, Jason Cage is known as "The Beast Master." But his onstage feats of magic are nothing compared to the abilities he keeps hidden from human eyes. Jason is Prime of his vampire family, and once used his telepathic skills to tame wild werewolves... -
Twilight Fulfilled by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsUtanapishtim has paid dearly for the sin of creating the vampire race—imprisoned in a living death for centuries, driven to near madness. With a single white-hot glance, he immolates his descendants…and the vampire Armageddon begins.Beautiful and deadly Brigit Poe, not wholly vampire but fiercely loyal to that shared bloodline, is called into action... -
A Very Vampy Christmas by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsMaggie O'Brien is thrilled when she lands a starring role on the Digital Vampire Network's hottest soap opera, As the Vampire Turns. Doesn't hurt that her leading man is Don Orlando de Corazon, the greatest lover in the vampire world! But who is Don Orlando really? Nobody knows, not even Don Orlando...Categorized as:
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A Sip of Eternity by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsShort story in the October Newsletter:Author’s Note: This short story began life as a scene in an early draft of Archangel’s Shadows. It focuses on Dmitri & Honor, so there are no spoilers for the Archangel’s Shadows storyline (however, if you haven’t yet read Archangel’s Blade (Honor and Dmitri’s story), then save this to read later)... -
Midnight Reckoning by Kendra Leigh Castle
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo separate worlds ... One passion that binds them Wild and passionate by nature, Lyra Black is not just any werewolf. She's the future leader of the powerful pack of the Thorn - if she can stay alive long enough to inherit the title. One of the Cait Sith bloodline of vampire cat-shifters, Jaden Harrison has no interest in the wars plaguing the world of night...Categorized as:
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Eternal Sin by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLove and Vengeance... The violent attack left Synjon destroyed and his lover dead—at the will of the evil vampire Cruen. Syn’s passionate savior was Petra. When she became pregnant with his child, it should have been a blessing—until Syn vanished after discovering the truth: Petra was the daughter of the man he despised above all others. The daughter of Cruen... -
Betsy the Vampire Queen by MaryJanice Davidson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's been a helluva year. First I lose my job. Then, I'm in a car accident. Next, I'm waking up dressed in clothes I wouldn't be caught dead in (pink polyester and cheap shoes courtesy of my evil stepmother). But guess what? I am dead and what really bites is that I can't seem to stay dead. Every night, I wake up with a horrible craving. Not chocolate—mom would approve of that... -
Vanquish by Z.L. Arkadie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this final installment of the Parched novel series, the world has certainly been changed - and not for the better. The sun has disappeared and the Evil, by way of Lario Exgesis, has been successful in creating a deadlier vampire species... -
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Damek's Redemption by N.J. Walters
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMyths and legends are more than just passing interests for Sonia Agostino. She holds degrees in folklore and anthropology, and she comes from a family of Keepers, humans charged with helping paranormal creatures survive in the modern world. Recently, her research—and her intuition—have led her to Chicago’s Inhibitions nightclub...Categorized as:
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The Fifth Sister by Z.L. Arkadie
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe most gorgeous guy in the world just moved in across the hallway from Glo, The Fifth Sister. He says he is a vampire, and it gets better. He says he's a vampire slayer, and guess what? She is too! The world of Parched keeps turning in this fourth installment of the novel series. We meet Glo Slater, the fifth sister of The House of Benel... -
Saving Arianna by Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s her bodyguard… but he can’t protect her from the monster who owns her soul.Jak owes his life to the alpha of his pack’s dot-com investing firm. But when he asks Jak to guard his brother’s mate, Jak knows he should run like hell. Because he wants to save beautiful, sweet Arianna from his alpha’s brutal brother, but she doesn’t belong to him… and never will...Categorized as:
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Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsVampire bodyguard Quinn has lived the last 200 years as a playboy trying in vain to forget the only woman he has ever loved: his human wife Rose, who he believes to be dead. But Rose is very much alive. Now a vampire herself, she has lived in hiding from Quinn all of these years, having faked her death to hide from him a terrible secret—one she knows would drive him to kill her...Categorized as:
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Absolution by Susannah Sandlin
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWith the vampire world on the brink of civil war over the scarcity of untainted human blood, battle lines are being drawn between the once peaceful vampire and human enclave of Penton, Alabama, and the powerful Vampire Tribunal. Mirren Kincaid once served the tribunal as their most creative and ruthless executioner—a time when he was known as the Slayer... -
Accidental Sire by Molly Harper
In Molly Harper's newest paranormal romantic comedy, Ben, Gigi's old boyfriend, must find a way to save his new love after a freak Ultimate Frisbee accident. But will she want to live after she finds out how Ben had to save her? In this exciting addition to Molly Harper’s beloved Half-Moon Hollow series, the focus is on Gigi’s ex-boyfriend Ben...
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